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Victory for Audi at the Dakar Rally
The Audi RS Q e-tron clinches victory in the challenging Dakar Rally, showcasing its prowess with an innovative drive system.
“Audi has once again set a milestone”
Audi achieves a historic milestone as, for the first time, a low-emission prototype featuring an electric drive, high-voltage battery, and energy converter emerges victorious in the challenging Dakar Rally. Spanish drivers Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz, piloting the RS Q e-tron, secure Audi's inaugural triumph in the rally, completing approximately 7,900 kilometers with a remarkable lead of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Additionally, Mattais Ekström and Emil Bergkvist successfully finished the race.
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“Congratulations to Team Audi Sport on winning the Dakar Rally,” said Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “Audi has once again set a milestone in motorsport. Winning the world’s toughest desert rally with an electrified drive is a visible ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ and points the way to our electric future.” The RS Q e-tron features an electric all-wheel drive, powered by a high-voltage battery and an energy converter utilizing residual fuel-based reFuel. This innovative system results in a significant 60% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional fuels.
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